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Forklift Driver Essential Skills

The role of a Forklift Driver involves efficiently moving goods around a warehouse or industrial site. This could be deliveries that need stacking and palletising or moving products between racks. The work schedule may vary, depending on the companies needs and industry demands.
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Forklift Driver

Job Description & Responsibilities

The forklift driver will be responsible for moving the goods safely in addition to other duties. The work can be temporary or permanent depending on the needs of the individual and company. The primary duties include things like the following:

  • Stacking large quantities of goods in a safe manner
  • Transporting goods between storage and loading areas
  • Stock control
  • Operating a multitude of equipment from hand trucks, counterbalance forklifts, reach forklifts, cherry-pickers and pallet jacks
  • General help around the warehouse
Our Latest Industrial Opportunities

Forklift Driver

£12.50 p/h

Temporary

Maldon, Essex

Prime Appointments are currently looking for a Forklift Driver to work in Maldon for a Manufacturing and Production company. If you have an accredited counterbalance certificate and looking for a long-term role, this is the job for you! This is a Permanent position subject to a successful probation...

Date: 1st May 2024

Job ref: RB00009863215_1714554925

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Warehouse Operative

£11.44 p/h

Permanent

Haverhill, Suffolk

We have an immediate start for the right warehouse candidate, with this exciting opportunities for one of the fastest growing manufacturers in the Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk area!

Date: 28th April 2024

Job ref: HQ00087000_1714280402

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Production Operative

£11.44 p/h

Temporary

South Woodham Ferrers, Essex

Manufacturing & Production can be a rewarding career with lots of opportunities for growth and development, we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and driven living in South Woodham Ferrers. This is a Permanent position subject to a successful 3 month's probation period through the...

Date: 25th April 2024

Job ref: RB00009883264_1714055500

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Forklift Driver

£12.50 - £13.00 p/h

Temporary

Colchester, Essex

Prime Appointments are currently looking for a Forklift Driver to work in Colchester for a Manufacturing company they are an international company manufacturing for global brands looking to expand their warehouse team to assist in Flexi (Pivot steer) forklift operations.

Date: 23rd April 2024

Job ref: RB0045823672_1713862201

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Factory Worker

£12.21 p/h

Temporary

Colchester, Essex

Factory Operative - Temp to Perm - Quick Starts - Training and Progression

Date: 23rd April 2024

Job ref: CM/HQ0299350_1713857643

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Forklift Driver FAQ's

What Skills & Experience Do I Need?

When hiring a forklift driver, most employers will be looking for someone who has at least two years’ experience working in a warehouse plus the correct forklift license. These include:

  • Counterbalance
  • Reach Truck
  • Bendi/ Flexi Truck

Physical fitness is essential due to the manual labour involved in lifting and moving goods. Collaboration skills are also crucial as teamwork is necessary for certain tasks.

What's the Average Salary?

The average salary for forklift drivers in the UK is £12 - £12.50ph for day shift, although this figure can fluctuate depending on experience.

Forklift drivers are needed by logistics companies up and down the country, they are consistently in demand. The role is varied and allows you to move many different types of product around varying warehouse environments

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